Naga Wrestling Championship

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Naga Wrestling Championship
Sport Wrestling
Founded1971
Founder Nagaland Wrestling Association
CountryIndia
Headquarters Kohima, Nagaland
Venue(s) Khuochiezie, Kohima
Most recent
champion(s)		Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü

The Naga Wrestling Championship is a wrestling tournament organized by the Nagaland Wrestling Association. Initially held as an annual event, it has now been held biennially since 1974 and is the biggest sport event in Nagaland, India. [1]

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Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü emerged as the champion of the 29th Edition of the Naga Wrestling Championship held on 26 February 2024. [2]

Champions

EditionYearWinner(s)NoteRef.
29th2024Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü [2]
28th2022Venüzo Dawhuo [3]
27th2020Venüzo Dawhuo [3]
26th2018Menuosetuo Yiese [4]
25th2016Vechita Khesoh [5]
24th2014Atoto Kere [6]
23rd2012Kezhalelie Keretsü [7]
22nd2010Megosier Khate [7]
21st2008Vekhriyi Chüzho [7]
20th2006Neibu Rio [7]
19th2004Hüvesü Puro [8]
18th2002Hüvesü Puro [8]
17th2000Phuluveyi [7]
16th1998Tsahüyo Thira [7]
15th1996Hükhoneyi Soho [9]
14th1994Lhüvenü Phesao [7]
13th1992Vedeta Nienü [7]
12th1990Potsütso Thira [7]
11th1988Hükhoneyi Soho [7]
10th1986Visüto Yore [7]
9th1984Chisazo Dawhuo [7]
8th1982Chisazo Dawhuo & VinochoJoint Championship [7]
7th1980Kechakietuo Pier [7]
6th1978Vemürha Getsa [7]
5th1976Vecühü Theluo [7]
4th1974Thepukroyi Phesao [7]
3rd1973Lhulawhezo Punyü [7]
2nd1972Velahü Puro [7]
1st1971N/ANo Individual Championship [7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Naga Wrestling: The highest grossing sport in Nagaland". The Morung Express . 12 February 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü emerges 29th NWA Champion 2024". The Morung Express . 26 March 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Venüzo Dawhuo retains Naga Wrestling Meet title". Nagaland Post . 1 March 2022. Archived from the original on 26 November 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  4. ↑ "Menuosetuo Yiese is 26th Naga wrestling champion". Nagaland Page . 16 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  5. ↑ "Vechita Khesoh is new Nagaland Wrestling Champion". Eastern Mirror . 10 March 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  6. ↑ "KYO platinum jubilee meet underway". Nagaland Post . 14 January 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 "Naga style wrestling 25 tournament journey: A glimpse". Eastern Mirror . Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  8. 1 2 Dholabhai, Nishit (11 March 2004). "Wrestler retains trophy - Two-time winner Suho floored". The Telegraph . Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  9. ↑ Firoze, Jahansher (7 March 2004). "Italian mats & big booty for Naga-style grapplers". The Telegraph . Retrieved 3 March 2022.
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